Sustainability and Resiliency

How to Apply

To apply to the Sustainability Internship Program, students should check for openings and then submit a resume and cover letter describing their interest.

The Sustainability Internship Program is an opportunity to:

  1. Work on projects that support the University's sustainability goals.
  2. Engage the Brown community through public engagement and sustainability leadership
  3. Develop professional skills and experience in areas such as communication, teamwork, event planning and sustainability project management.

Application Process

Current Openings:

Office of Sustainability and Resiliency Data Internship

Openings are posted semesterly or as available on Workday, and announced here, on social media, and in Today@Brown. To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest. If chosen, you will be asked to interview at the Office of Sustainability. If you are interested in receiving an email when applications open please fill out the interest form.  

Roles and Responsibilities

Academic Semester Interns

Interns will be paid for ten hours of work per week. This includes:

  • One-hour biweekly check-in meeting with the internship and project specialist
  • One-hour biweekly all-intern meeting
  • Semesterly orientation
  • Weekly work on projects

Summer Interns

Interns are paid for 20-25 hours of work per week in June and 30-35 hours per week in July and August. This includes:

  • Summer orientation
  • One-hour weekly check-in with the internship and project specialist 
  • One-hour weekly all-intern meeting 
  • Weekly working meetings
  • Weekly work on projects

Being accepted as a Sustainability Intern has allowed me to improve my communication skills and have confidence in them. I learned to effectively communicate with Brown's sustainability stakeholders, including students, staff, and faculty, to achieve sustainability initiatives on campus.

Andrea Malpica '20 Sustainability Intern